Cucumber Martini
Makes 2
- 1/2 cup gin
- 1 cucumber (about 9 ounces), cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, plus 2 thin slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons (or more) dry vermouth
- ice cubes
- Mix gin and thick cucumber slices in pitcher.
- Cover and chill overnight or up to 3 days.
- Strain gin, discarding thick cucumber slices.
- Pour 1/4 cup gin into cocktail shaker.
- Add 1 Tbs (or more) vermouth, then fill shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously; strain into glass.
- Repeat with remaining gin and desired amount of vermouth.
- Garnish with thin cucumber slices and serve.
Bon Appétit. November 2008, p 36.